Mint chocolate dessert cups

  Chocolate and mint are a seriously sexy combination and what better way to enjoy it than in a dessert! This dessert is simple to make but totally scrumptious. Enjoy xx

Ingredients:

• 100 grams 70% dark chocolate
• 150ml double cream
• 250 grams mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon green food colouring
• 1 teaspoon peppermint essence
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• Handle of aero bubbles to decorate or any other decorations of your choice.

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave using a microwave safe bowl for 2 minutes.
2. Pour the melted chocolate into serving glasses. Fill the glasses a 1/3 full.
3. Place these into the fridge to solidify for an hour.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the mascarpone, double cream and sugar for 5 minutes.
5. Add the green food colouring and peppermint essence and mix well.
6. Pour the minty mixture on top of the chocolate layer in each glass, once the chocolate has solidified,  and decorate with aero bubbles or decorations of your choice.